PBS
When Does Genetic Modification
In a web exclusive interview, Emily Anthes, author of the book,
"Frankenstein's Cat," talks to Ray Suarez about the ethical limits when
using animals in biotech research and development.
PBS
High-tech India Contrasts
India has benefited from supplying other countries with outsourcing services from computer help to legal document analysis, while in other parts of the country poor farmers are struggling to make a living. NewsHour special correspondent...
PBS
Students Write Hip-Hop to Learn Science
In a New York City classroom, teachers use rap songs to teach complex science. Playlists are used as a metaphor to convey natural selection, and students compose raps songs to reinforce concepts. Ray Suarez reports on the effectiveness...
Curated Video
Women Make Science: From the Lab to the Field | Featured Documentary
In Kenya, a biological scientist works with local women to tackle climate issues and restore Lake Victoria's ecosystem.
Curated Video
Women Make Science: From the Lab to Lake Victoria | Featured Documentary
In Kenya, a biological scientist works with local women to tackle climate issues and restore Lake Victoria's ecosystem.
Curated Video
Canadian company that revolutionized live TV eyes new markets
Dejero is responsible for much of the live TV you see from the field, but with a declining television business, the Waterloo, Ont.-based company is partnering with Dell to bring its technology to emergency and intelligence services.
Curated Video
Impact of artificial intelligence: AI advancement changes businesses in unexpected ways
Al Jazeera explores some of the pros and cons of AI in unexpected corners of the economy, to understand how it could shape our lives.
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 3, Chapters 5-7 Summary
Victor returns to Switzerland in a fragile state after losing another loved one. The Frankenstein family plans for a happy occasion, but it’s overshadowed by the monster’s deadly threats. Victor is finally pushed over the edge and...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Theme of Ambition and Hubris
Having ambition is usually a good thing - it pays to back yourself! But what happens when pride and ambition go too far? Mary Shelley explores this question in Frankenstein and frightens us with the outcome. Join us for an in-depth...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 3, Chapters 1-4 Summary
Victor delays fulfilling his promise to the monster and ends up taking a lengthy journey to England. When he reaches Scotland, Victor finally carries out the filthy task. But things don’t go to plan and the monster’s evil wrath is...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 2, Chapters 1-3 Summary
Victor wants to destroy the thing he created, and the chance finally presents itself. But his first meeting with the monster demonstrates that Victor is not the one in control. Instead of a violent showdown, the intelligent monster...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 1, Chapters 6-8 Summary
After recovering from the shock of his horrible creation, Victor and his best buddy Clerval enjoy a year of studies and recreation. But Victor’s happiness ends abruptly when someone dear to him is murdered, and an innocent person is...
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Overall Plot Summary
We begin this famous horror story on board Captain Robert Walton’s ship. He’s an English explorer bound for the Arctic. While on his voyage, Walton rescues a man from the ice - his name is Victor Frankenstein. But what’s a Swiss...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Context
Did you know that Frankenstein has its own thrilling backstory? Get ready to enter the turbulent world of Mary Shelley! In this lesson, you’ll learn all about her life, her loves, and what inspired her to write THE ULTIMATE science...
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 2, Chapters 7-9 Summary
The final part of the monster’s story describes how his intellectual enlightenment led to a major identity crisis. Things go from bad to worse when the monster experiences a crushing rejection, followed by a traumatic and bloody journey...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 2, Chapters 4-6 Summary
As the monster continues his strange story, it’s clear that he has suffered a lot! But the monster did have hope for happiness at one point. He tells Victor how he grew to love the De Laceys; a poor French family living in exile in...
Next Animation Studio
Dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world: scientists
Scientists say Ceres is an ocean world with brine under the surface after reviewing data from NASA’s Dawn orbiter, according to new studies published separately in Nature Astronomy and Geoscience.
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NASA proposes steam-powered hopping robot for missions to the solar system’s icy moons
NASA says it might use a steam-powered hopping robot to explore the icy terrain of Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus.
The March of Time
1937: MARITIME COMMISSION: VS Businessman Joseph Kennedy & team of four men going over books, researching in library, 'Joe' Kennedy sitting at desk. (Commission replaces US Shipping board) The Great Depression.
MOT 1937: MARITIME COMMISSION: VS Businessman Joseph Kennedy & team of four men going over books, researching in library, 'Joe' Kennedy sitting at desk. (Commission replaces US Shipping board) The Great Depression.
The March of Time
1953: CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: DuPont Orlon Plant laboratory technician & farmer Cleatus Threatt weighing polymer sample into solvent, Lee Neal bringing in more sample bottles, Cleatus heating sample in cabinet. Industry, textiles, synthetic.
MOT 1953: CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: DuPont Orlon Plant laboratory technician & farmer Cleatus Threatt weighing polymer sample into solvent, Lee Neal bringing in more sample bottles, Cleatus heating sample in cabinet. Industry, textiles,...
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NASA selects Northrop Grumman for lunar space station module
NASA has selected Northrop Grumman to design the habitation module on the Gateway lunar orbiting outpost.
The March of Time
1965: BRAIN EXPERIMENTS: CU Two holes in head of cat, ZO Male fingers placing electrode into hole, LA Walking cat does not stop at wall, continues trying to walk. MS Cat head against wall trying to walk. Scientific research, animal testing
MOT 1965: BRAIN EXPERIMENTS: CU Two holes in head of cat, ZO Male fingers placing electrode into hole, LA Walking cat does not stop at wall, continues trying to walk. MS Cat head against wall trying to walk. Scientific research, animal...